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Overhaul ECP protocol

31 August 2010 | Another study has highlighted the need to revise emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) protocols to address poor quality counselling on the drug.


Women ignorant of sexual health

23 September 2009 | An alarming proportion of women are engaging in unprotected sex while many are not fully aware of their reproductive health.


Lupus risk for pill users

16 April 2009 | Women taking the combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill have an increased risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to the results of a new study.


No rise in ECP use

4 March 2009 | Moving emergency contraception from prescription-only to over-the-counter has not increased its use, a new study has found.


Consumers support the pill OTC

27 November 2008 | Fifty-six per cent of patients believe oral contraceptives should be made available without a prescription, a Nielsen study shows.


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